Heliopan 43mm Medium Yellow Filter (8) Camera Lens Filter

Heliopan Black & White Medium Yellow Filter (No. 8) – Coated – Made in Germany

The Heliopan Medium Yellow Filter (No. 8) is a classic standard filter for black & white photography. It enhances tonal separation by darkening blue skies, improving cloud definition, and delivering gray values that closely match natural visual perception. Especially effective in landscape photography and in scenes with low sun angles, this filter increases contrast without excessive light loss.

Key Features

• Medium Yellow Filter (No. 8 / Type 1008)

• Standard filter for black & white photography

• Stronger attenuation of blue light for improved contrast

• Enhances cloud detail in skies

• Particularly effective with low sun positions

• Filter factor: approx. 2.5–3×

• 4-layer multi-coating

• Made in Germany

Premium Optical Quality

Heliopan filters are manufactured in Munich using high-grade SCHOTT optical glass, ensuring excellent sharpness and neutral tonal reproduction. Each glass element is fully ground and precision-polished for maximum image quality.

Slim Brass Filter Ring

• Precision-machined brass mount for durability and dimensional stability

• Low thermal expansion prevents stress on the glass

• Reduced risk of filter thread binding

• Blackened brass finish minimizes internal reflections

• Slim 4 mm profile – suitable for wide-angle lenses

  • Full-frame: approx. 24 mm

  • APS-C: approx. 18 mm

• Front thread included for stacking filters or attaching lens hoods

Advanced Heliopan Coating

The 4-layer multi-coating significantly reduces reflections at air/glass surfaces, helping preserve image contrast and sharpness. The coating is also water- and dirt-repellent, making the filter easier to clean and more resistant to wear.